Promoted to premier league

Crawley Wasps clinched a historic promotion to the FA Women’s Premier League after a 3-2 win over Eastbourne Town on Sunday. Goals from Faye Rabson, Rachel Palmer and Naomi Cole were enough to edge out Town.However, Wasps weren’t confirmed as champions of the London & South East Premier Division until Monday night when Watford Development pulled out of future matches, handing them the points they needed.They can complete an unbeaten league season if they avoid defeat to third-placed London Kent Football United at The Haven, Crawley Down Gatwick, this Sunday (2pm).Rabson gave Wasps the perfect start against Eastbourne when she struck in the fourth minute.Town levelled as Wasps Fran Cook fired in via a deflection.Having scored early in the first half, they did it again in the second as Rabson crossed for Palmer to convert.Wasps went 3-1 up with Cole converting a penalty but Georgia Tibble scored and set up a nervy finish.Wasps: Gibbs; Duncan, Niamh Stephenson, Carter, … [Read more...] about Crawley Wasps clinch promotion to Premier League

Wolves celebrated their promotion to the Premier League in style with a 2-0 Sky Bet Championship win against 10-man Birmingham at Molineux. Diogo Jota's 17th goal of the season - and his third in the last four games - put Wolves on course for victory after 21 minutes before substitute Benik Afobe made the game safe three minutes from time. Birmingham were reduced to 10 men in the 52nd minute when Harlee Dean was sent off for his challenge on Helder Costa. Wolves had already secured promotion before kick-off thanks to Fulham only managing to draw against Brentford yesterday and are now on the verge of winning the title as well. One more point would make the title certain - but their superior goal difference over second-placed Cardiff means that the crown is effectively theirs already. Wolves know the title is effectively theirs (Getty) While Wolves are heading out of the top of the Championship, Birmingham are in real danger of dropping out of the bottom. They are only two points clear … [Read more...] about Wolves celebrate promotion to Premier League with victory over Birmingham

English Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers secured promotion to the Premier League on Saturday without even playing. The Midlands club ended their six-year exile from the top flight when close rivals Fulham could only draw 1-1 with Brentford, who equalised in the 94th minute. Wolves, who have 92 points from 42 games, require a further four points from their final four games to win the title but have already done enough to gain promotion. The leaders have taken the division by storm this season although their success is not without controversy following their tie-up with Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes. Mendes represents head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and star players Ruben Neves, Diogo Jota and Ivan Cavaleiro. He also has a long association with Wolves owner Fosun International, which holds a stake in his company, and he advised it on the purchase of the club. Rival Championship clubs were unhappy about the relationship, with Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani saying … [Read more...] about Wolves secure promotion to Premier League

14 Apr From the section Wolves Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43771511 Read more about sharing. Wolves have been promoted to the Premier League with four games to spare after Fulham drew at home to Brentford.Fulham needed to win all four of their remaining matches to stand any chance of catching the Championship leaders.But Neal Maupay's injury-time equaliser earned the Bees a 1-1 draw and ensured Wolves will play in the top flight next season for the first time since 2012.Wanderers, who host Birmingham on Sunday, require a maximum of four points to be crowned champions.Nuno Espirito Santo's side have led the Championship table since 18 November and at one stage had looked on course to challenge the Championship record points tally of 106, set by Reading in 2005-06.A sequence of poor results in … [Read more...] about Wolves: Championship leaders promoted to Premier League after Fulham draw with Brentford

0 Have your say Grant Leadbitter is determined to win a fourth promotion to the Premier League. The Middlesbrough midfielder helped Boro to the top flight via the play-offs in 2016, following on from two promotions during his time with home-town club Sunderland.Now, despite the Teessiders sitting in eighth place in the Sky Bet Championship, Boro are just two points off the play-off spots – and Leadbitter fancies another crack at the Premier.“I’ve been fortunate enough to get out of this league three times and I want to do it again,” said the 32-year-old Fencehouses-born player.“There’s 18 games left and in my experience that’s a long way to go.”Boro have had an up and down, inconsistent campaign so far, with Tony Pulis brought in to replace manager Garry Monk late last month.Reflecting on last weekend’s important 3-0 victory away to QPR, Leadbitter told mfc.co.uk: “It was a good win, and I think a much-needed … [Read more...] about Former Sunderland midfielder Grant Leadbitter sets his sights on fourth promotion to Premier League